Linx and Lamina 7/8/10" tablet owners thread - drivers included!

I cannot speak for the 801, as I only have the 7" slab, but just to confirm: Which/what touch driver did you use for the clean install?

I use the pack of linx 8 lamina 8 from the top of the page

Yep installed the driver and reg, rebooted and all is good

So, technically, both linx and lamina are no longer w10-supported… as the minimum RAM requirements are now 2GB for both 32 and 64bit systems. Thoughts, @Admin ? :smiley:

Yeah, I read about the updated specs/requirements. This is very typical Microsoft - introduce something (somewhat cool) and then cancel or change it afterwards for whatever reason, pissing of customers. Now that they finally quit their mobile phone business, I suspect a lot of Lumia models will be dropped out the update train as well.

The announcement happened few months prior to the expected Redstone update, aka Anniversary Update. So it might be that devices with 1GB will not receive this update and are limited fo security updates from the Threshold branch?

Keep in mind that Linx/Lamina was never Windows 10 supported by the vendor, along with many other Windows 8 low-end tablets. Another sneaky Microsoft tactic to announce Windows 10 and promote it as a free update and at the same time promote dirt cheap Windows 8 products that are not actually compatible.

Is any of you a member of LinxTablets.co.uk?

It used to be a nice forum, but is now loaded with misbehaving ads, which actually is the very reason I decided to offer the Linx drivers here. Now even key contributors are leaving that site – now I am thinking, we could easily establish some Linx specific forum categories here and whatever is needed, if some of the users and ongoing discussion would herd over here.

NOTE: I will not link to that website due to its unethical advertising practices.

That site is literally the reason I came here - because they wanted a registration or payment to get rid of ads and they kept being incredibly disrupting to browsing if you didn’t! So annoying… I’m all for it (for having a linx section here).

Anyone using Redstone yet (aka Anniversary update) on their Linx?

Since my Linx 7 is mostly collecting dust, I decided to join the Windows Insiders slow ring and received on update to the build 14393.

  • I can confirm that the update works on Lamina/Linx 7.
    • Note that the process will take a very long time.
  • So far I have only spotted minor cosmetic differences here and there - nothing stellar or especially value adding. The animations are slower, which makes the device feel more sluggish.

Anyone else bit the bullet? Any tips what new to look for in the Redstone?

Edit: Here are a couple of fresh stories on what to expect:

  • ZDNet covering the general changes/features and the lengthy update process.
  • Windows Central focuses on the Edge browser.

With the update being so close to release, I’m just going to wait for the official one :slight_smile: Though, ms did change minimum requirements to 2GB of RAM.

I don’t understand how you could ignore the greatest feature and main thing redstone is all about - the linux subsystem for windows. Pretty much full-fledged linux, not running in a VM but sort of reverse-wine-like on windows directly. Go try it out if you haven’t ! :slight_smile:

A command line user interface is hardly the feature for a 7" tablet. But and interesting addition overall. Microsoft’s attempt to lure in web admin people who always use Unix (Linux or Mac). But that’s another topic.

Well, for me it will be as I have some linux tools that will run on the tablet now. I tried installing actual linux on it a few times, but there are always so many things that don’t work (or don’t work properly) that it’s just not worth it; on top of the already-insane process you have to go through to create installation media for a 32-bit uefi 64-bit machine.

But I see what you mean. Unfortunately, my linx has also been collecting dust. I plan on taking it with me as a portable device for travels abroad because if I lose it or if it breaks, no big deal; and it does have a nice battery life.

Evening all, new member here. Just wondering if anyone had satisfactorily resolved this really annoying issue with the charging on the Linx 10. Mine uses power faster than the charger is replacing it. It then goes out and takes several hours to charge enough to restart.

I don’t own a Linx 10, so I do not have first hand experience. There are reports around the web that it really can consume more power than the charger is able to supply. That is not completely surprising, considering the big display size, CPU power, Windows and the charger power output that seems to be 2 Amps. That is not much and rather typical for more powerful cell phone chargers.

You can try saving some energy by disabling Bluetooth, tinkering with WiFi-settings and adjusting screen brightness to a lower value. You should also favor less CPU consuming apps, like the Edge browser rather than Chrome or Firefox.

Thanks for that. I’m wondering (not being an electrician!) whether the Linx would take a slightly higher charger output without damage.

Today I ordered a 5v 3a charger for the Linx. I’m curious to know whether the charging system will make use of the extra potential.
I’ve had the tablet shut down most of the day today, and on charge. Despite the charging light being on it hasn’t charged at all. It only seems to charge once the battery has gone completely flat, and then it takes 15 - 18 hours to charge again. It doesn’t even maintain the battery levels, never mind charge when it’s switched on.
We’ll see what happens when the new charger arrives next week. I’ll update this thread then.

In a typical smart phone, the charging controller circuitry is in the battery itself, or possbily in some cases in the phone. But to my knowledge, never in the charger (not an expert either). This is why different phones are able to pull different amps from the same charger.

Not sure if this valid for the Linx 10 though.

Indeed, and this is exactly what I’m wondering; whether the battery or the tablet would, given the opportunity, draw more than the OEM charger/power adaptor is able to provide.

Well then, that seems to answer that question. The 5v 3amp charger arrived today and is currently plugged in and charging while I am typing this on the Linx. Not only is it charging, it’s doing so faster than the Linx is using power.
Don’t understand 1/. Why the makers found it necessary to supply such a weedy charger and 2/. Why no-one has thought to try this before. A cheap and simple solution to an annoying problem.
I’ll post again later with a longer term report.

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Quick update. The new charger seems to charge the battery properly to a real 100% from flat in about 3 - 4 hours. Because the battery is properly charged it lasts quite a long time. I’ve been using the linx on and off most of the day and it still shows 58% on the battery.
For anyone interested in trying this out for themselves, the charger I bought is a Danelo, model SS-DA - 050300A. 5 volts 3 amps 2.5mm x 0.8mm barrel tip with a +ve centre.

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Well, that is good to know and a valuable piece of advice for Linx 10 owners - apparently it ships with an under powered charger. I am fairly certain that the reason is in the aggressive cost management regarding the BOM (Bill of Materials). Profits are slim on this kind of devices, even if there is Microsoft and/or Intel subsidizing the retail price.